FACULTY OF ARTS

SOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGY INTERDEPARTMENTAL STUDIES
PROGRAM

Program Supervisor: Rex Clark, Department of Anthropology

GENERAL

The Sociology/Anthropology Interdepartmental Program is for students whose
Major interests lie in areas which overlap departmental boundaries. It
was originally (1973-80) a program option within both the Anthropology
and Sociology Departments. The purpose of the program is to provide for
a systematic study of human society through accessible works of Sociology
and Anthropology which are not narrowly limited to one discipline. Courses
are topical, regional or integrative in character, and a balanced plan
of study will include some of each type, with the integrative courses scheduled
to follow and draw together lessons of the others. The program has both
Major and Minor components, the details of which are given below. In constructing
their individual study plans, students should consult the Program Supervisor
wherever questions arise as to the optimum sequence or suitability of particular
courses. S/A program courses are also part of the Sociology and Anthropology
department listings, and may be taken by students in these and other departments,
providing they have the appropriate prerequisites or permission of the instructor.

PREREQUISITES

S/A courses at the 2000 level have no prerequisites. For courses at the
3000 or 4000 level students must have taken 6 credit hours in S/A courses
at the 2000 level. For prerequisites for all Sociology and Anthropology
courses other than S/A courses see the Sociology or Anthropology departmental regulations.
In addition, some courses may have other specific prerequisites, as noted
in this calendar, or as set out in the course description. These may,
however, be waived at the discretion of the Program Supervisor or delegate
for students who can demonstrate they have equivalent or alternate preparation
for the course. If there is any question about this students should, in
the first instance, consult the instructor.

ADMISSION TO MAJOR AND MINOR PROGRAMS

Students who wish to enter these programs must submit a "Declaration/Change
of Academic Program" form to the Program Coordinator.

To be eligible to declare a Major or Minor in Sociology/Anthropology,
all applicants must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours in courses
which will include the following:

-21 credit hours in courses other than Sociology/Anthropology
(at the 1000 and 2000-levels), with a minimum overall average of 60%,
and

-a 2000-level course in Sociology/Anthropology, with a minimum grade of
B-65%.

S/A MAJOR PROGRAM

A major in the S/A program must complete at least 36 credit hours, consisting
of 24 credit hours in S/A courses, plus a minimum of 12 additional credit
hours (see below).

NOTE: Ideally, the 9 credit hours in courses at the introductory level
should be taken before work on the 3000 level is begun; however, one introductory
course may be taken concurrent to work at the 3000 level.

b) S/A 3600, followed by S/A 4000.
c) An additional 3 credit hours from S/A courses at the 4000 level.
d) Six additional credit hours in S/A courses at the 3000 or 4000 level,
to complete the 24 S/A credit hours requirement.

The 12 additional credit hours shall be completed from the following:
- Any Sociology, Anthropology or S/A courses, in any combination, at
least 6 credit hours of which must be taken in courses at the 3000 or
4000 levels.

S/A MINOR PROGRAM

A Minor in Sociology/Anthropology requires completion of 24 credit hours
in S/A courses, as follows:

a) at least 9 credit hours in courses at the 2000 level
b) at least 15 credit hours in courses at the 3000 and 4000 level,
including S/A 3600 and S/A 4000.

Students will normally complete at least 6 credit hours in courses at
the 2000-level before proceeding to the 3000 and 4000 levels.

HONOURS PROGRAM

To be accepted into the Honours Program, a student must submit an “Application
for Admission to Honours Program” form to the S/A Program Supervisor.
A successful applicant will not only meet the criteria laid out in the
Regulations for the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Arts, but also have a
proposal accepted for an honours essay research topic, for which the student
has identified a faculty member who has indicated willingness to act as
supervisor.

Honours students are required to complete at least 60 credit hours
of S/A, Anthropology and Sociology courses, including all courses required
for the Major in Sociology/Anthropology, of which at least 39 credit hours
must be in S/A courses. The courses must include either S/A 4990 or 4991
and must meet the requirements outlined in the Regulations for the Honours
Degree of Bachelor of Arts.